Do I Have TSS Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. If you have a cut, burn, surgical site, or recent childbirth-related wound, how does it look and feel?
I have no relevant wound, or the area has no new pain, redness, heat, or swelling.
There is mild, stable tenderness or redness that has not been increasing.
Pain, warmth, redness, or swelling is clearly increasing around the area.
There is severe pain, rapid swelling, blistering, dark discoloration, or fast-spreading redness.
2. Which description best matches any muscle pain or weakness?
I have no new widespread muscle pain or unusual weakness.
I have mild generalized aches but can manage normal basic activities.
Aches or weakness are pronounced enough to limit walking or everyday tasks.
Weakness is sudden or profound, I cannot stand safely, or severe muscle pain accompanies acute illness.
3. How clear and alert do you feel compared with your normal state?
I am fully alert, oriented, and thinking normally for me.
I feel mildly foggy or tired but know where I am and can function safely.
I am having unusual trouble concentrating, following conversation, or completing simple tasks.
I am confused, disoriented, difficult to wake, or others say I am not acting like myself.
4. Which description best fits your skin color, temperature, and circulation right now?
My color and skin temperature look and feel usual for me.
I have been briefly pale, sweaty, or clammy but otherwise feel stable.
I am persistently pale, cold, clammy, or unusually mottled while feeling ill.
My lips or skin look blue or gray, or marked mottling occurs with severe weakness or collapse.
5. Have you experienced unusual skin peeling, especially on your palms or soles?
I have no new unexplained peeling.
I have minor peeling with a familiar explanation such as dryness or a healing sunburn.
I have unexplained peeling around my fingers, palms, toes, or soles.
Widespread or marked peeling followed a recent high fever, rash, faintness, or severe illness.
6. What change, if any, have you noticed in urination?
I am urinating at my usual frequency and amount.
I am urinating slightly less, consistent with drinking somewhat less than usual.
My urine is much darker or less frequent than expected despite trying to drink fluids.
I am producing almost no urine, cannot urinate, or this change occurs with swelling, confusion, or severe illness.
7. What have you noticed around your eyes, mouth, or throat?
There is no new unusual redness, swelling, or soreness in these areas.
One area is mildly irritated in a way that may fit dryness, allergies, or another familiar cause.
My eyes or the inside of my mouth are unusually red or sore along with other new symptoms.
Marked eye or mouth redness, swelling, or severe soreness is occurring while I feel acutely ill.
8. Which statement best describes any recent tampon, menstrual cup, contraceptive sponge, nasal packing, or similar internal device use?
I have not used one recently, or it was removed as directed and I have no related concerns.
I used one longer than planned, but it has been removed and I otherwise feel usual.
I cannot confirm that it was removed, cannot remove it easily, or have developed new mild symptoms.
A device may be retained or was recently removed, and I now have fever, faintness, rash, or severe illness.
9. What happens when you stand or walk around?
I can stand and walk without new dizziness or weakness.
I occasionally feel briefly light-headed, but it clears quickly and has not worsened.
I repeatedly become dizzy, unsteady, or need to sit down to avoid falling.
I have fainted, collapsed, cannot stand safely, or feel close to passing out now.
10. Which description best matches your current temperature or fever pattern?
I have no new fever or unusual chills, and any measured temperature is in my usual range.
I feel mildly feverish or chilled, but my temperature is below 38°C (100.4°F).
I have a measured fever of at least 38°C (100.4°F) that is persisting or returning.
A high fever came on suddenly and I feel severely ill, weak, faint, or rapidly worse.
11. How have your symptoms changed since they began?
I have not developed an abrupt or unusual illness.
New symptoms are present but have remained mild and stable.
Several symptoms have noticeably worsened over the past day.
I am deteriorating over hours, collapsing, or becoming difficult to keep awake.
12. At rest, what are you noticing about your breathing or heartbeat?
Both feel normal for me at rest.
My heartbeat or breathing seems mildly faster when I feel warm, anxious, or active.
My heart keeps racing or I am unusually short of breath while resting.
I am struggling to breathe, have severe chest symptoms, or cannot speak normally because of breathlessness.
13. Have you developed a new rash or unusual widespread redness?
I have no new unexplained rash or widespread redness.
I have a small new area of mild, localized redness without other significant symptoms.
An unexplained red or blotchy rash is spreading or becoming more noticeable.
I have widespread sunburn-like redness or a rapidly spreading rash while feverish or very ill.
14. Which description best fits any current headache or neck symptoms?
I have no new headache or unusual neck symptoms.
I have a familiar mild headache that is not worsening.
I have a new, strong, or persistent headache alongside other illness symptoms.
I have a sudden extreme headache, severe neck stiffness, confusion, fainting, or difficulty waking.
15. How much vomiting or diarrhea are you experiencing?
I have neither new vomiting nor new diarrhea.
I have had one mild episode and can drink normally.
I have had repeated vomiting or diarrhea and am struggling to replace fluids.
I cannot keep fluids down, have signs of severe dehydration, or am collapsing or confused with these symptoms.